Deputy Director: Population Policy And Strategy Implementation, Monitoring And Evaluation

What you will need

• Knowledge and understanding of Constitution of the Republic of South Africa.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Social Development sector.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Service Act and Regulations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the South African Population Policy.
• Knowledge and understanding of the PAJA, POPIA and PAIA.
• Knowledge of Population and Development Policy and legislations.
• Knowledge of government monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge of Quality Control Methods.
• Competencies needed: Programme and project management skills.
• Information and Knowledge management skills.
• People management and empowerment skills.
• Problem solving and change management skills.
• Policy analysis and development skills.
• Client orientation and customer focus.
• Service delivery innovation skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Planning and coordination skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Research, monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Attributes: Good interpersonal relation.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Innovative and creative.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Adaptability.
• Emotional intelligence.
• Independent thinker.
• Cost consciousness.
• Honesty, reliability and integrity.
• Assertiveness.

Experience

A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Population Studies/ Demography Studies or Social Sciences PLUS 3-5 years’ experience in junior management level in population and development environment.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies needed: Programme and project management skills.
• Information and Knowledge management skills.
• People management and empowerment skills.
• Problem solving and change management skills.
• Policy analysis and development skills.
• Service delivery innovation skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• Planning and coordination skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Research, monitoring and evaluation skills.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, manage, review, and monitor the implementation of population policy, strategies, plans, and frameworks.
• Coordinate and manage the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of South Africa’s international strategy on population and development.
• Develop and manage monitoring and evaluation systems in relation to population policy.
• Coordinate the engagements, collaboration, and partnerships with various stakeholders.
• Manage human resource in line with human resource management, labour relations and human resource development & performance management policies.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: Ms T Gumbeni
• Telephone: (012) 312-7924

Please note

• In terms of the Department’s employment equity targets, Coloured, Indian and White males and Coloured, Indian and White females as well as persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.